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Geglia Family History

Geglia Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neglia, Ceglia, Giglia, Goglia, Melia, Treglia, Golia, Egli, Paglia

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Where is the Geglia family from?

You can see how Geglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geglia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Geglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geglia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Geglia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Geglia. For the veterans among your Geglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geglia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Geglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geglia in 1961 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geglia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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